This trip to Vegas turned out to be a little different than originally planned. I ended up heading out with a buddy of mine from El Paso and when we do Vegas, we don’t see a lot. We’ll stay downtown and usually end up playing a lot of blackjack and quite a bit of video poker at the bar. We usually don’t leave the hotel and if we do, it’s usually just a stroll down Fremont St. I mentioned previously that I hoped to make it out to see and do a lot more “touristy” stuff.
Didn’t happen.
What did happen was a good time at the tables and video poker at the bar. Yeah, good times but them were some expensive drinks (due to the loss of dollars)!
But I did find time to drive the strip down to the Luxor to see Bodies: the Exhibition.
My buddy Mike, who I head out to Vegas every few years with, didn’t really care to see Bodies: the Exhibition. When I told him that we’d be seeing Bodies: the Exhibition, he complained that it’s not his idea of a good time in Vegas. When he goes to Vegas, he drinks and gambles, not goes out to see, as he puts it, “dead people”. He told me he’ll go in but he’ll probably end up just sneaking out one of the exits.
Mike ended up loving it.
It’s not just a place where you look at “dead people”, it’s actually quite educational. It’s an inside look at the human body, if you will. You’ll see the tiniest of organs with descriptions of what that particular organ does. You’ll see what happens to the brain after a stroke. If you’re a smoker, you may end up quitting after seeing the difference between the lungs of a healthy person next to the lungs of someone who has spent most of their life smoking.
It shows you how the body works and how complicated and delicate it is. It shows you how your muscles and organs all work together. It’ll give you a whole new appreciation of life and the human body.
The process they use to preserve the bodies and organs is known as “polymer preservation”. It basically prevents decay and depending on the size of the organ, could take from a week to an entire year. It also makes sure you don’t have to hold your nose throughout the whole exhibit. You can read more about the process here.
I told people here at the station that one thing I plan on doing in Vegas was seeing Bodies and the typical response is “Eeww, gross!”. Even Mike was complaining about it. But actually seeing it in “real life” will change your mind. It really is quite fascinating.
Whether you’re going to Vegas with the guys/girls, or you’re doing the “family vacation”, Bodies is one of the many exhibits and attractions that you’ll want to add to your list of things to see and do.
Here’s a little bit of info on ticket prices. And just a little money saver, if you find a Vegas guide or magazine in your hotel room, flip through it ‘cause you might find a coupon that’ll save you a few bucks per ticket…
Tickets…
$31.00 General Admission
$29.00 Seniors (65 and over)
$23.00 Children (4 - 12 years)
FREE Children (3 & younger)
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/Bodiestheexhibition
http://www.luxor.com/attractions/attractions_bodies.aspx
http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/intro.html
I got more to talk about so check back in a bit!
